Aloeric Primary School vs Melksham Oak Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aloeric Primary School
Melksham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
360 students
Melksham Oak Community School
Melksham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,058 students
| Measure | Aloeric Primary School Melksham, South West | Melksham Oak Community School Melksham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1421 of 1,695 | #285 of 402 |
| National rank | #12878 of 15,697 | #2681 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 360 | 1,058 |
| Pupils on roll | 360 | 1,058 |
| Free school meals | 20.8% | 23.5% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 74.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.72 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.5 |
| town | Melksham | Melksham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.aloeric.wilts.sch.uk | www.melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Melksham Oak Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.3 vs 26.6).
- •Melksham Oak Community School is the larger school with 1,058 students compared with 360.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aloeric Primary School better than Melksham Oak Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Melksham Oak Community School ranks higher (35.3 vs 26.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aloeric Primary School and Melksham Oak Community School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Melksham and Melksham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aloeric Primary School: 360. Melksham Oak Community School: 1,058. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aloeric Primary School and Melksham Oak Community School rank in South West?
Aloeric Primary School is 1421st of 1,695 and Melksham Oak Community School is 285th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).